Hospital Level Care Intake Nurse at Intermountain Health Juneau, AK

Hospital Level Care at Home Intake Nurse – Intermountain Health, Juneau, AK.

The Nurse Case Manager utilizes clinical expertise and critical thinking skills to develop and implement a plan of care that provides cost‑effective, extraordinary care. This position works collaboratively with patients, patient families/significant others, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties.

• Discuss and explain the HLC@H program with providers and hospital staff.
• Discuss the Hospital Level of Care @ Home (HLC@H) program with patients and families.
• Onboard patients being transferred to the HLC@H program.
• Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging patient needs in areas of responsibility. Complete documentation as required.
• Screen and coordinate the discharge planning process from patient admission to departure. Assess patient needs, develop a discharge plan, and coordinate with internal and external services for care during and after the hospital stay.
• Identify patients with potential avoidable delays, extended stay, readmission, or discharge needs. Coordinate with care providers and leaders to reach optimal solutions.
• Educate, communicate, and coordinate with multiple patient care teams to ensure the patient receives quality care, a timely discharge, and to identify and resolve delays and issues.
• Set up the RPM‑T kit and walk patients through how to use equipment.
• Communicate between providers, Tele RN staff, and Pharmacy for patient care.

• Variable hours and some weekend shifts will be required (differentials available).
• This role is onsite (
  not remote
  ).
• The work location for this position is Logan Regional Hospital.

• Current RN license in the state where the nurse practices.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience.
• RNs hired or promoted into this role must have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Case management Certification.
• Experience in case management, utilization review, and/or discharge planning.

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and assess patient needs.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication, hearing, and understanding of spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, especially during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Hourly rate: $44.42 – $65.70, dependent upon experience.

We care about your well‑being—mind, body, and spirit—by providing a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, encompassing living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.